Eddie Howe: Good FA Cup run can help Bournemouth's push for Premier League promotion

The Cherries reached the quarter finals of the Capital One Cup this season, losing to Liverpool.

A 14-match unbeaten run in the league has catapulted them to the top of the Championship.

Howe, whose side travel to Rotherham today said: "We would love a run in the FA Cup.

"The one we had in the League Cup did us no harm at all. In fact, if anything, it started the really good run of form we have been able to maintain.

"The aim is to do the same with the FA Cup. I have always made my feelings very clear on the competition - I love it and would love for us to go as far as we possibly can.

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“The League Cup started the really good run of form we have been able to maintain”

Eddie Howe

"I do think it is a good chance for us to rotate the squad and change things slightly so we will have to try to pick the strongest team we can while giving people who need games some minutes on the pitch.

"There are a lot of things you have to consider when you are in our position.

"We feel we have a very evenly-balanced squad with very good players who aren't playing every week due to the fact the team has been in such good form.

"Our team selection has been so consistent because the lads with the shirts have warranted playing every week."